Project Grant 2446432
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$377K
Federal Agency
Division of Earth Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Vermillion, SD 57069, USA
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